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Shirley Becton Obituary
She had been employed at Rhode Island College for 27 years as a Senior Clerk Stenographer. She was involved in the campus community and was well loved by everyone. She was the sister of William H. Becton, Jr. and the late Willie Mae Anthony. She was the aunt of Krysti M. Becton and a great-aunt of Leneth Fisher and Kiree Becton. She is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the RICochet fund at the Alumni Office at Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 am in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street, Providence. Calling Hour Wednesday 9-10 am.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Becton
Joseph J. Zompa
August 19, 2020
My name is Joseph, for (11) years I knew Shirley Becton. She was the secretary as well back-bone of Student Life Office, Craig lee building.
Her knowledge - zeal helped those of handicap wish to accomplish, and strive goals. Names from A to Z benefited do to she! GOD Bless You Shirley.
Maxine Wilson
October 19, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. She was so kind and funny. I will miss her. May God be with the family.
Ann Molloy
October 12, 2007
Shirl;You gave your heart and soul to your students.Rest in peace my friend.Ann Molloy-Dept. of human services
Liz DaSilva- Class of ' 97 '
October 11, 2007
To the Becton Family,
I had known Shirley for over 15 years. She helped me tremendously while I was a student at RIC, we worked many summers together at the campus center. She was a wonderful person and great friend. I will truly miss her.
Kyle Bennett
October 10, 2007
To the Becton Family, I am deeply saddened for your loss. Shirley was a true friend and brought joy to all she encountered.
We will all miss her dearly.
Lindsey Brooks
October 9, 2007
Shirley and I became great friends over the past five years. I have been one of her student workers since my freshman year at RIC. The first time I saw Shirl, she "interviewed" me for the position at the Student Union and took me on a tour of the campus. It was at that moment that I knew this woman would have an impact on my life.
There are no words to explain how much she meant to me and how greatly she will be missed at RIC. Through the many hours of gossip on that infamous couch and the late night phone calls after a bad break up, Shirley became more then a boss and even more then a friend; she became my second mother.
Shirley...you were my angel on earth and you are now, in heaven. I love you.
Caroline Francis
October 9, 2007
Shirley,
We hope you know how much you were loved. You will be remembered very fondly as a strong woman and a loving personality.
Fondly,
Deborah and Caroline Francis
RIC '06
Vanessa Crum
October 9, 2007
Oh,that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.Psalm 55:6
Family and friends know that God loves you and Shirley and that she is at rest.
Linda Hunt
October 8, 2007
I always remember the lunches the 5 of us had at RIC so many years ago.
Robin Petrarca
October 8, 2007
Shirley was a wonderful person she always went out of her way to help others she truly blessed the lives of the people who knew her
Norman Harrod
October 8, 2007
Shirley will be truly missed she touched the lives of many people
Addie Hill
October 8, 2007
To The Becton Family,
You have our deepest sympathy,My late husband and I was great friends of Shirley.She will be missed.
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